Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  The attorneys of Rieders, Travis, Humphrey, Waters & Dohrmann provide excellent legal representation to individuals, families and businesses. Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the firm offers services in practice areas that include personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, employment law, complex civil litigation and criminal defense.
• Wrongful Death
  If you lost a loved one in an accident or by other means, we offer our condolences. We cannot take away the pain of the loss, but we can advise you regarding your legal options and help you take appropriate action if a wrongful death has occurred as a result of...
• Traffic Violations
  Speeding and alcohol impairment: About 50 % of single-vehicle motorcycle crashes involve speeding and alcohol. Stick to posted speed limits and do not drink and drive.
• Homicide
  Wrongful death – When a loved one dies through a fatal accident caused by a “wrongful act,” “neglect,” “unlawful violence,” or “negligence” committed by a third party, certain close family members may be able file a lawsuit for wrongful death. Claims can involve a wide range of misconduct, ranging from homicide to medical malpractice or nursing home neglect.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Herold v. Univ. of Pitt., 2023 Pa. Commw. LEXIS 16 (February 16, 2023) (Dumas, J.)  The University of Pittsburgh (University) appeals from the Order entered by the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (trial court) on May 17, 2021, which denied the University summary judgment. The University asserts that the common law claims of William L. Herold, which relate to his workplace exposure to asbestos and development of mesothelioma, fall within the purview of The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act (ODA). Thus, according to the University, Herold must file his claims with the Workers' Compensation Board (Board).  Upon review, we conclude that an occupational disease that manifests more than 4 years after an employee's last exposure to hazards causing that disease is not subject to the exclusive remedy mandate of the ODA. Further, we reject the University's invocation of the doctrine of primary jurisdiction, which may otherwise require Herold to seek relief from the Board in the first instance. Therefore, we affirm the trial court, albeit on different grounds, and remand so that Herold may proceed with his common law claims against the University. The WCA and ODA together provide a comprehensive, no-fault system of compensation for…
• Wrongful Termination
  If your civil rights or employee rights have been violated at work, the help of a lawyer may be required to remedy the situation. We can help you level the playing field with your employer and fight for your legal rights if you are being treated illegally. We handle a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination and harassment cases, wrongful termination and employment contract disputes.
• Employment Contract
• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Property Damage
  Economic damages are expenses which can be objectively calculated, such as medical, hospital, therapy, equipment, and rehabilitation costs; lost income; property damage; and funeral and burial costs.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you're looking for a personal injury attorney, it means that bad things have happened to you. Maybe your doctor made a serious mistake that has left you in a great deal of pain. Perhaps a driver struck your vehicle, and now you’re considering your legal options. At Rieders, Travis, Humphrey, Waters & Dohrmann, we know that when you walk through our door, you are looking for someone who understands what you’ve been through, someone who will be your advocate. We’re here to assure you that you’ve come to the right place.
• Medical Malpractice
  Our firm’s attorneys are highly experienced with medical malpractice cases of all kinds. We are effective at litigating and settling cases efficiently with maximum compensation, but we are also known for work that improves medical care and increases accountability. Our areas of competence include birth injury, delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, hospital malpractice and emergency room errors, surgical errors, brain damage or injury, and obstetrical or gynecological injury.
• Auto Accidents
• Slip and Fall Injury
  If you or a loved one was injured due to negligence, or if you believe a wrongful death occurred, we may be able to help you pursue compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Our firm’s Williamsport injury compensation attorneys have decades of experience with car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and slip-and-fall injuries occurring on private or public property.